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The Ideas of 1776 Still Matter
On July 8, 2026, Americans across the nation and around the world gathered in a shared moment of civic remembrance. At 1,138 locations spanning nineteen time zones and all seven continents—across forty-six countries, all fifty States, five U.S. territories, and...
Four Times Five = Semiquincentennial
All across our great nation, we just celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States. July 4 has been celebrated as a special day of patriotism since 17,77 when the first organized celebrations took place...
Beyond Politics, There’s Music
We remember the Revolutionary War for its battles, generals, heroes, sacrifices, and most importantly, for the principles in the Declaration of Independence that inspired its success against all odds. Amid the smoke and chaos of the battlefield were the piercing...
“Forgotten Founders” Remembered
More than 150 guests attended the second of the A250 Conversations series at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday, June 13. Co-sponsored by USA250-OC, the Nixon Foundation, and the National Archives, with special support from Charlie...
World Affairs Council, Pacific Symphony, and USA250-OC Celebrate American Music Under a British Baton
On May 30, the World Affairs Council of Orange County hosted a pre-concert dinner for British Deputy Consul General Nicola Guffogg, Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley, and composer Peter Boyer. Co-sponsored by the Pacific Symphony and USA250-OC, the...
Orange County Forum Focuses on Civic Literacy
On June 11, the Orange County Forum hosted a stimulating conversation about the importance of civic literacy, the consequences of civic illiteracy, and how the knowledge and skills essential to effective civic engagement can be enhanced. Recognizing that civic...
San Juan Capistrano Wins Student Patriotic Song Contest
Ella Wu, a student from JSerra Catholic High School, was announced as the Grand Prize winner of the USA250-OC Theme Song Competition at a showcase and awards ceremony at the offices of the OC Department of Education on Saturday, June 6. Ella just completed her...
Echoes Across the Atlantic: British Responses to the American Breakaway
Historians continue to debate how many Americans in 1776 supported or opposed independence. Forty years after the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress, one of its authors and former president of the United States, John...
Rebellion at the Centennial: How Suffragists Forced a Nation to Listen
The weather in Philadelphia in May can be unpredictable. This morning, May 10, 1876, was no exception. At sunrise, the bell in the tower of Independence Hall rang out and was soon joined by bells and chimes throughout the city for half an hour as the rain...
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